Moe’s Original Bar B Que coming to Main Street; Fortune Asian opens

Published: Monday, December 31, 2012 at 3:47 p.m.

Last Modified: Monday, December 31, 2012 at 3:47 p.m.

Fans of pit barbecue will soon have a new destination to satisfy their craving for a variety of smoked meats and traditional sides in the heart of downtown Hendersonville.

Moe’s Original Bar B Que opened its first North Carolina location in Asheville over two years ago and will have a new restaurant at 114 N. Main St. in the former T’s Blue Note sometime in February, according to owner David Rice.

Smoked pork, ribs, chicken and turkey will be some of the sizzling items grilled in the pit and served alongside Southern-style side orders such as baked beans, slaw and potato salad.

Patrons can also bring barbecue home in large quantities, and Moe’s pitmasters will cater parties and other gatherings.

Rice said he decided to open the Main Street location because he saw a lot of Hendersonville residents travel to the Asheville location at Biltmore Village.

“We heard a desire and a demand for it in Hendersonville,” said Rice, owner of both Asheville and Hendersonville restaurants.

The eatery will have several TVs for sports enthusiasts and host low-key acoustic sessions as entertainment.

“We are more of a family restaurant and we want to keep that environment,” Rice added. “We are not going to be a nightclub. We are really excited about being part of the community.”

Moe’s has several franchises throughout the country, including Alabama, Colorado, Georgia and Maine.

Fortune Asian

Fortune Asian opened recently at 1730 Asheville Highway near Patton Park in Hendersonville.

<p>Fans of pit barbecue will soon have a new destination to satisfy their craving for a variety of smoked meats and traditional sides in the heart of downtown Hendersonville.</p><p>Moe's Original Bar B Que opened its first North Carolina location in Asheville over two years ago and will have a new restaurant at 114 N. Main St. in the former T's Blue Note sometime in February, according to owner David Rice.</p><p>Smoked pork, ribs, chicken and turkey will be some of the sizzling items grilled in the pit and served alongside Southern-style side orders such as baked beans, slaw and potato salad.</p><p>Patrons can also bring barbecue home in large quantities, and Moe's pitmasters will cater parties and other gatherings.</p><p>Rice said he decided to open the Main Street location because he saw a lot of Hendersonville residents travel to the Asheville location at Biltmore Village.</p><p>“We heard a desire and a demand for it in Hendersonville,” said Rice, owner of both Asheville and Hendersonville restaurants. </p><p>The eatery will have several TVs for sports enthusiasts and host low-key acoustic sessions as entertainment.</p><p>“We are more of a family restaurant and we want to keep that environment,” Rice added. “We are not going to be a nightclub. We are really excited about being part of the community.” </p><p>Moe's has several franchises throughout the country, including Alabama, Colorado, Georgia and Maine. </p><p>Fortune Asian</p><p>Fortune Asian opened recently at 1730 Asheville Highway near Patton Park in Hendersonville. </p><p>The restaurant offers Chinese, Thai and Hibachi menu items. Hours are Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday, noon until 10 p.m.; and Sunday from noon to 9:30 p.m. Phone number: 828-692-9882.</p><p>Reach Schulman at 828-694-7890 or mark.schulman@blueridgenow.com.</p>